NCT01495741

Brief Summary

This study will assess asenapine (Sycrest®) use in participants with bipolar disorder; comparison will be made to the use of risperidone (RISPERDAL®CONSTA®) and olanzapine (Zyprexa®). The occurrence of identified and potential clinically important risks will also be assessed.

Trial Health

100
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
42

participants targeted

Target at P25-P50 for all trials

Timeline
Completed

Started Jul 2013

Longer than P75 for all trials

Status
completed

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

December 16, 2011

Completed
4 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

December 20, 2011

Completed
1.5 years until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

July 1, 2013

Completed
4.5 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

December 18, 2017

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

December 18, 2017

Completed
Last Updated

February 4, 2022

Status Verified

February 1, 2022

Enrollment Period

4.5 years

First QC Date

December 16, 2011

Last Update Submit

February 2, 2022

Conditions

Keywords

ManiaManicDepressiveManic Depressive

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Number of Participants with Bipolar Disorder with Identified and Potential Clinically Important Risks

    Identified and potential clinically important risks will include: extrapyramidal symptoms, somnolence and sedation, neuroleptic malignant syndrome, rhabdomyolysis, seizure, hyperprolactinaemia, orthostatic hypotension, neutropenia, allergic reactions, dyslipidaemia and diabetes mellitus with the use of asenapine versus risperidone or olanzapine

    Approximately 1 year

Secondary Outcomes (2)

  • Number of Participants with Schizophrenia with Identified and Potential Clinically Important Risks

    Approximately 1 year

  • Number of Participants without Diagnoses of Schizophrenia or Bipolar Disorder with Identified and Potential Clinically Important Risks

    Approximately 1 year

Study Arms (3)

Asenapine

Participants prescribed asenapine

Risperidone Comparator

Participants prescribed risperidone

Olanzapine Comparator

Participants prescribed olanzapine

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
Sampling MethodNon-Probability Sample
Study Population

Participants with Bipolar Disorder codes who are included in the United Kingdom Clinical Practice Research Datalink (CPRD) and, if required, The Health Improvement Network (THIN) database. If pre-specified sample size and exposure criteria are met, secondary objectives will be conducted in 2 separate study populations: 1. Participants treated with asenapine and diagnosed with schizophrenia and no prior and/or concomitant diagnosis of bipolar disorder; 2. Participants treated with asenapine with no prior and/or concomitant diagnoses of bipolar disorder or schizophrenia, but diagnosed with i) Alzheimer's disease, ii) other diagnoses - mental disorders or iii) no diagnosis.

You may qualify if:

  • A diagnosis of Bipolar Disorder

You may not qualify if:

  • None
  • A diagnosis of schizophrenia
  • A prior and/or concomitant diagnosis of bipolar disease

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Bipolar DisorderSchizophreniaMania

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Bipolar and Related DisordersMood DisordersMental DisordersSchizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic DisordersNeurobehavioral ManifestationsNeurologic ManifestationsNervous System DiseasesSigns and SymptomsPathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Study Officials

  • Medical Director

    Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC

    STUDY DIRECTOR

Study Design

Study Type
observational
Observational Model
COHORT
Time Perspective
RETROSPECTIVE
Sponsor Type
INDUSTRY
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

December 16, 2011

First Posted

December 20, 2011

Study Start

July 1, 2013

Primary Completion

December 18, 2017

Study Completion

December 18, 2017

Last Updated

February 4, 2022

Record last verified: 2022-02